Classic Episodes

As Austin’s population grows, open land becomes a key discussion.  Throughout Austin’s history, the 250,000 acres overlying the Barton  Springs Edwards Aquifer (this sounds weird, is it officially this name or is it two places?) has  been divided between the area’s business and environmental interests.  The solution became Hill Country Conservancy which created a coalition  of leaders between the business and environmental communities. The  nonprofit’s mission is to help facilitate communication between both  parties in order to protect our land and our economy.In  this episode of Everyday Superhumans, Charlie and Kyle chat with  Adrienne Longnecker, the Chief Operation Officer and Director of  Development of Hill Country Conservancy. We talk about one of Charlie’s  favorite trail systems, the Violet Crown Trail. Kyle shows off his  vocabulary and understanding of the word easements. Finally, did you  know Texas has invasive species?

Established in 1991, Art From the Streets has helped hundreds of people experiencing homelessness form an art community. The wonderful artists at the heart of the organization attend weekly studio sessions. Through Art From the Street’s online store and annual art show each artist receives a  majority of the profits from their work. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans, Kyle and Charlie chat with Executive Director Kelley Worden. Kelley talks about the history of Art  From the Streets and the sense of community it gives to everyone involved, from the volunteers to the artists. We also talk about the  common misconceptions of people experiencing homelessness and how Art from Streets is finding creative ways to reach out to the artists in a  time of social distancing.

In 1953, Ed and Marge Bridges founded the Marbridge Foundation for their son, Jim, who had cognitive disabilities. Marbridge provides different levels of care, support and guidance that are customized to the individual. Over 200 acres of land, Marbridge has three communities— The Ranch, The Village, and The Villa — that house 236 residents who live and work on the property. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Kyle and Charlie talk with the James Stacey, the CEO of the Marbridge Foundation, and Becca McPherson, Vice President of Development. They share how Marbridge strives to be ahead of its time, along with stories from Marbridge’s many programs, and the joy of helping others live the life they deserve. Learn More About The Marbridge Foundation Visit their official website at Marbridge.org Learn how to get involved from donating or volunteering here See how Marbridge is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic here Stay up to date on Facebook See what’s happening on Instagram Check out videos from the foundation over on Youtube Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

GirlForward is an Austin based charity with Chicago roots dedicated to helping refugee girls ages 14 to 21 adapt smoothly and safely into America. It isn’t being a refugee of any kinds, but unfortunately girls are especially venerable to violence, isolation, and a lack of education during times of civil unrest. GirlForward’s mission is to help these young girls feel safe and at home, even in a different country. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Charlie and Kyle chat with Karnika Iyenga, the executive director of GirlForward, about the many challenges refugee girls face and how GirlForward is helping them overcome them. Learn more about GirlForward Donate, volunteer, and learn more at GirlForward.orgLike them on FacebookFollow them on TwitterSee what they’re up to InstagramRead their blog on Medium Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website!Share what makes you superhuman with us on TwitterBe inspired on InstagramLike us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Austin Wildlife Rescue has been helping keep Austin wild since 1977. Austin Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates and releases orphaned, sick, and injured wild animals and educates the public to coexist with wildlife. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Charlie and Kyle chat with the Hayley Hudnall, Executive Director of Austin Wildlife Rescue, about the nearly 8,000 animals AWR took in during 2019 as well as common misconceptions about wild animals and how you can help them. We often forget that the animals came before the neighborhoods and we are infringing on their territory. AWR helps us live together in harmony with education about protection and rehabilitation for the animals. Learn more about Austin Wildlife Rescue Check out their official website to learn more about protecting wild animals within the Austin community Donate directly to Austin Wildlife Rescue here Learn about volunteering activities here Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Welcome to the music capitol of the world! With great titles come great responsibility. Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (commonly known as HAAM) is Austin’s one-stop health care resource for Austin’s hard-working musicians. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Charlie and Kyle chat with the Chief Operating Officer of HAAM, Rachel Blair. We discuss how musicians are the heart of Austin, compare musicians to athletes and how they are most in need of healthcare and how HAAM is helping through the Covid-19 pandemic to support them. Learn more about HAAM Check out their official website to learn more about protecting the musicians of Austin Are you an Austin area musician in need of healthcare? Click here to learn how you can become a member Donate directly to HAAM here Learn about volunteering activities here Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

RecognizeGood is an Austin based foundation that honors Austinites who have gone the extra mile to make their community a better place. Through their Legends program an individual is selected for their outstanding work in community service and is granted a pay-it-forward donation from the foundation to a charity of their choice. For ten years and counting the foundation has recognized over 90 Legends right here in our community. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Charlie and Kyle chat with a long time friend of the show, Joel Coffman who serves as the executive director of RocgnizeGood, along with Julie Webb a Legend herself for her outstanding work with Keep Austin Fed. The four of them discuss giving back to the community, the inspiring life of Julie’s, and what it means to do good. More on RecognizeGood Learn more over at RecognizeGood.org Have a Superhuman in your life you want to nominate as a Legend? Click here to learn more! Be inspired by past Legends Julie’s Legend Page More on Keep Austin Fed Visit their website to learn more Learn how Keep Austin Fed is helping those in need during COVID19 Have food you want to donate? Click here! Want to volunteer as a driver? Click here! Or donate money directly right here. Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

In our second remote interview of Everyday Superhumans, we chat with Thad Rosenfeld, VP for Communications of Meal on Wheels Central Texas, about how their program helps Texas seniors stay connected and independent. During these uneasy times, Meals on Wheels Central Texas, has been deemed an essential business and continues to deliver its life-sustaining services to thousands of homebound older adults and people with disabilities. Meals on Wheels Central Texas goes beyond meals with services for helping seniors with their dogs or cats, home safety repairs, respite care needs and programs designed to help adults with disabilities. Behind these services is a strong volunteer program whose members deliver warm greetings and much needed safety checks to homebound older adults. Due to Covid-19, the volunteer training program has been suspended.  During this time of social distancing, Thad Rosenfeld of Meals on Wheels Central Texas, reminds us to reach out to our seniors and let them know we are thinking of them and their needs now and always in this heartfelt episode.  More on Meals on Wheels Central Texas Find volunteering opportunities and donate directly to them over at their official website Learn how Meals on Wheels Central Texas is helping during the COVID19 pandemic Like them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter See what’s happening on Instagram Be inspired with their many videos on YouTube Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

In the very first remote interview of Everyday Superhumans, Charlie & Kyle chat with Amy Loar, the Executive Director of Generation SERVE, about how families can have fun volunteering together even while at home. Generation SERVE is building a society of future superhumans and we couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of their journey.  Generation SERVE inspires youth aged 3 to 17 to focus on volunteerism and empowers them to make a difference in their community. Established originally in 2009, the nonprofit has 100 nonprofit partnerships, allowing youth and their families to consistently serve the environment, animals, seniors, and individuals and families in need. In this moment of hardship it is best to look for the helpers, to paraphrase the late and great Fred Rogers. While we practice social distancing measures, Generation SERVE carries his message with their Helping While at Home initiative. The only requirement for volunteering is action and creativity. More on Generation SERVE & Helping While at Home See how you can help while at home hereLearn how you can get involved on their official websiteStay up to date on FacebookSee what’s happening on InstagramFollow them on Twitter Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website!Share what makes you superhuman with us on TwitterBe inspired on InstagramLike us on Facebook Credits Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

In this episode we get down to the business of running a charity with the McCombs Board Fellows. The McCombs Board Fellows are a UT Austin based student ran organization dedicated to educating MBA students in leadership, project management, and communication. The Board Fellows does this through real world experience by having each student serve on the board of an Austin based nonprofit, creating a symbiotic relationship between the business savvy MBAs and the community oriented charities. Kyle & Charlie sit down with Jacklyn Le and Ben Marek of the Board Fellows and chat with the two of them about their projects, what inspired them to get involved with the Board Fellows in the first place, and what exactly a nonprofit board does. All of this and more in this episodes of Everyday Superhumans! Resources & Fun Stuff Learn more about the McCombs Board Fellows here If you are a student interested in becoming a Board Fellow, give Mary Mullins an email at Mary.Mullins@mba21.mccombs.edu. If you represent an organization interested in working with the Board Fellows you can contact Charlotte Thomas at Charlotte.Thomas@mba21.mccombs.edu. Stay informed about all things Texas at the Texas Tribune Learn more about Art Spark Texas (formerly VSA Texas) here Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website! Share what makes you superhuman with us on Twitter Be inspired on Instagram Like us on Facebook Credits Episode edited by Kyle Smith Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

It’s 2020, which means election year is here. Let’s face it, elections can be overwhelming, from the grandiose national politics to local city policies. There’s just so much to keep track of. But never fear, The League of Women Voters is here! Established in 1920 after the ratification of the 19th amendment, the League of Women Voters was created to help inform and empower women in the political process. Within the 100 years of the League’s long history the League has established themselves as a non-partisan resource for the voting public. From their helpful Voter’s Guide to the new Vote411 website, the League has everything you need to be an informed voter. In this episode Kyle & Charlie sit down with the League of Women Voter’s Austin Area about this coming election season, from primaries to the census and the general election. The two chat with Joyce LeBombard (President, Austin Area chapter), Quynhanh Tran (Community Outreach Chair, Austin Area chapter), and Grace Thomas (First Vote! Chair, Austin Area chapter) about the League’s mission, their busy lives during the election and census years, and how you can become a more informed voter this election season. Stay Informed for the 2020 Primaries The Voter’s Guide for the 2020 PrimariesTexas Voters GuideVote411See if you’re registered to vote here Get Involved with the League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters National The League of Women Voters TexasVoters Guide PageThe League of Women Voters Austin Area Stay Superhuman with Everyday Superhumans Check out our new website!Share what makes you superhuman with us on TwitterBe inspired on InstagramLike us on Facebook Credits Episode edited by Charlie Hilton Logo & episode art work by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode Opening Theme – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Update: As you all could tell, the show is officially back on the air. Stay up to date with all things superhuman at our new website EverydaySuperhumans.show!  ———————————————————– You might be wondering why Everyday Superhumans hasn’t updated since May. Well it’s time that you all get an explanation. Charlie and I had a long chat about the future of the podcast and have decided to put it in an indefinite hiatus. Between the two of us we’ve gotten so busy in our day to day lives that we haven’t had a chance to work on the show. Outside of our work and social lives, Charlie is actively involved in several organizations and is attending an intense coding bootcamp. Meanwhile I am busy working with the City of Austin on a project I am very involved with, and working on a new podcast.  Sadly there are so many hours in a day that we decided to call a long break on Everyday Superhumans. We would like to thank the following for making this podcast possible. Anna Hanstrom – Without her we would have never been able to extend our reach from podcasting to written content like the Superscripts and the Newsletter. In just her short time with the show we were able to grow so much. We wish the best for her and her future podcasting adventures! Joel Coffman – Who provided excellent camera work for our videos in featuring the Sustainable Food Center and We Are Blood. Jennifer Sneary – Who provided the editing work for our video series. You can find more of her wonderful work here. Lisa Apfelberg – Who is an overall wonderful person and served as an excelt advisor to the podcast. Adam Dodson – Who was a life saver and took up the reigns of graphic design from me and saved myself from the countless headaches it caused. Thanks man! You can check out his amazing work here. Austin Monthly – Who was wonderful to honor us with the Best Podcast of ATX 2017 award. And of course our guests and listeners for supporting us all along the way. We literally couldn’t have done it without you. But I won’t leave you empty handed. Below is a list of excellent resources to support you in your superhuman mission GivingCity Austin – A local online publication covering the news of all things nonprofit here in Austin, TX. The Plural of You – A podcast of similar scope to ours, but covers people all across the world working on interesting and challenging problems that need fixing. The 80,000 Hour Podcast – A personal favorite of mine. The show is all about how you can use your career to make the world a better place in the most effective way possible. Every episode covers a pressing issue in the world that needs fixing and how you can fix it. Place Makers – A podcast miniseries by Slate covering communities across the US and the people who make them special. I Live Here I GIve Here – An Austinite’s go-to resource for every ATX based charity.  Thank you so much to the people of Austin and Houma. Keep on being awesome 🙂 And remember, not every hero has to fly. So grab your cape and let’s go!

Charlie and I have been really busy this summer with our personal lives, and we’d like to apologize for the lack of new episodes. If you’re looking for other ways to restore your faith in humanity in the meantime I recommend checking out the following: Our Backlog – Filled with tons of interviews with the people making the world a better place right here in Austin. If you want to browse by topic you can check out our cause page.  GivingCity Austin – A local online publication covering the news of all things nonprofit here in Austin, TX. The Plural of You – A podcast of similar scope to ours, but covers people all across the world working on interesting and challenging problems that need fixing. The 80,000 Hour Podcast – A personal favorite of mine. The show is all about how you can use your career to make the world a better place in the most effective way possible. Every episode covers a pressing issue in the world that needs fixing and how you can fix it. Place Makers – A podcast miniseries by Slate covering communities across the US and the people who make them special. I Live Here I GIve Here – An Austinite’s go-to resource for every ATX based charity.  I hope ya’ll have a wonderful summer, and kick-ass at making the world a better place in your own special way!  – Kyle Smith

MathHappens is on a mission to show the world the wonders of math, in an interactive environment outside of the classroom. Since 2014 the educational charity has partnered with organizations from the Austin Nature & Science Center to Alamo Drafthouse. By demonstrating mathematical concepts with hands on exhibits, such as a human sundial, MathHappens has taken numbers off the chalkboard and presented them to people of all ages as physical tangible things. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Kyle & Charlie chat with Lauren Siegel, cofounder of MathHappens, and Josh Ransom, the exhibit coordinator of the Austin Nature & Science Center. Josh and Lauren share with the many exhibits MathHappens has contributed towards the center from measuring tools to demonstrate common proportions found in nature to a human sundial. The four also share their personal histories with math, and what inspired them to love science. Finally Lauren shares why it’s so important to have more than just a chalkboard if you want to inspire inspire people of all ages to love and appreciate math. More on MathHappens Learn more about MathHappens and their many events and exhibits on their official website Check out the official page of the center for more info More on the Austin Nature & Science Center Like the center on Facebook to stay up to date on events and exhibits Follow the official Austin Parks & Recreation on Twitter See what’s happening at the center and other parks & recreation events on Instagram Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

The LIVESTRONG Foundation fights for the more than 32.6 million people around the world affected by cancer now. how about Founded in 1997, LIVESTRONG unites, inspires and empowers people and their loved ones affected by cancer with free cancer support services. In this episode, Charlie and Kyle chat with Mike Threadgould, Digital Marketing Manager at LIVESTRONG, and Genny Dalton, a cancer survivor and LIVESTRONG alumni. Genny Dalton shares her story of strength through her fight with colon cancer. She teaches us how to be our own advocate in the US health system and how the foundation’s programs empower patients during and post cancer treatment. Genny shares her experiences with LIVESTRONG’s programs including LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, and LIVESTRONG Navigation. Looking ahead, Mike talks about their goal to drive systematic changes in patient-centered care through the LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes which they launched in partnership with The University of Texas Dell Medical School. Learn more about LIVESTRONG & Survivors Like Genny Dalton Below Learn all about the LIVESTRONG’s mission and connect with cancer resources on their official website Watch Genny’s Story Support them on Facebook Stay up to date on Twitter Inspire yourself through amazing stories of cancer survivors on YouTube See the lives changed on Instagram Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Austin Film Festival furthers the art and craft of film by inspiring and championing the work of all artists who use the language of film and television to tell a story. AFF is best known for its annual October Austin Film Festival and Conference (Oct. 25 – Nov 1, 2018). The Conference was the first event of its kind, bringing professional and amateur screenwriters together to celebrate the role of screenplays in filmmaking and host conversations focusing on craft and on particular films and television series. Over 25 years, the nonprofit has evolved to podcasts, digital libraries, youth programs and much more with the same talented leader at its helm. In this episode, Kyle and Charlie chat with Barbara Morgan, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Austin Film Festival. The trio chat about the uniqueness of the Austin Film Festival Competition and Conference, the history of Austin filmmaking and how the nonprofit is creating future filmmakers within the younger generation. Support the Austin Film Fest & On Story Learn more about the fest and their year long events on their official website Check out their TV show and podcast On Story today! Support On Story Like them on Facebook Give them a follow on Twitter See what’s happening on Instagram Watch On Story and more on YouTube Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon!

The Austin Tech Alliance is a nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to promoting a civically engaged tech community within the growing Austin tech sector, and tech solutions for government programs. Their projects currently include TechVotes Austin, a program that educates voters who work in tech about policies and politicians that affect their work and helps recently relocated workers register to vote in Texas. The alliance is also working alongside the City of Austin on the Paper Census program. The Paper Census is a joint effort to identify all unnecessary paper based processes within the city and replace them with more efficient digital solutions. In this episode Charlie and Kyle speak with David Edmonson, the CEO of the Austin Tech Alliance. The trio chat about the importance of being civically active, Texas\’ low voter turn out, and how technology companies and governments can work together to make the world a better place. Learn more on the Austin Tech Alliance\’s mission below Learn more on on the official website Want to help make the government run more efficiently and with the latest tech? Start out by helping the Austin Tech Alliance with their Paper Census. Support them on Facebook Stay in the know on Twitter Read up on their ongoing missions and insightful articles on Medium Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen Additional shout out to Anna Hanstrom, who did all the audio mixing and provided additional edit notes in the production of this episode.

The Paramount and Stateside Theatres are a historic Austin treasure. Over a hundred years and hundreds of thousands of performances the theatres have featured acts from legendary magician Harry Houdini to modern comedy legend Weird Al Yankovic. The theatres are no strangers to the world’s most talented performers, and none of these unforgettable shows would have been possible without the Austin Theatre Alliance. The Austin Theatre Alliance is the 501(c)3 non-profit organization that manages the Paramount and Stateside Theatres. The Theatre Alliance oversees everything from maintaining the theatre’s historic interior to booking guests. The Austin Theatre Alliance strives to engage all Central Texans through extraordinary live performances and films with performers and speakers from all around the world. In this episode, Charlie and Kyle sit down with Jim Ritts, the CEO of the Austin Theatre Alliance, to talk about the history and mission of the theatres. Since 2011 Ritts and his team have been responsible for hosting over 300 live events annually in Austin’s famous Paramount and State Theatres, including a speech from a sitting president. Jump back in time and enjoy the nostalgic feel of Austin’s downtown theatre district in this brand new episode. Support the Paramount and State Theatres and the Austin Theatre Alliance! Keep up to date with the theatres, purchase tickets to your favorite shows, or just donate directly on the official website Like the Paramount Theatre on Facebook Stay in the know for your favorite shows on Twitter Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen Additional shout out to Anna Hanstrom, who did all the audio mixing and provided additional edit notes in the production of this episode.

For twenty-five years and counting Austin’s Sustainable Food Center has been providing a healthy connection between the farmers of Central Texas and Austinites. With programs such as their weekly farmers markets giving farmers and customers a chance to interact with each other, to the Happy Kitchen sharing the joy of cooking, and many more programs. The Sustainable Food Center is on a mission of cultivating a healthy community here in Austin, Texas. Charlie & Kyle sit down with Joy Casnovsky, the Deputy Director of the Sustainable Food Center and chat about the perks of buying from local farms, how cooking with fresh ingredients not only tastes better but also is better for you, and how the Sustainable Food Center bridges the gap between the urban and rural communities. Grow, share and prepare with the Sustainable Food Center Check out their many programs, farmers markets, cooking classes and many more things on their official website Show your support on Facebook Keep up to date on all things SFC on Twitter See what’s up on their Instagram See the many stories of the SFC on their YouTube channel Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

I Live Here I Give Here’s mission is to cultivate the power of giving back. They strive to meet the community’s needs by ensuring that the culture of giving back is embraced and celebrated throughout Austin’s region. Charlie and Kyle chat with Catherine Lucchesi, Director of Communications and Programming, and Christine Herlin, Manager of Nonprofit & Customer Relations. In this episode, we talk about Austin’s 24 hour day of giving: Amplify Austin, where Texas ranks in volunteering nationwide, and helpful tips on thanking your donors. Give back to Austin with I Live Here I Give Here Check out the official website for everything from Austin\’s largest list of nonprofits to fundraising opportunities Stay up to date on Austin charities on Facebook See what\’s happening on their official Instagram Follow them on Twitter Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Over thirty years ago a disaster struck Armero, Colombia when a dormant volcano erupted. In its wake, a devastating mudslide plummeted down the mountainside and destroyed the Colombian town. The aftermath left thousands dead, buildings in ruin, and families separated. After the event, the Colombian government did its best to restore the lost city, and reunite the families torn apart. However, in the past few years it has been discovered that three hundred children who were presumed dead are not, and were allegedly given up for adoption, their records now missing. This is the story of one man’s quest to reunite one of those children with his mother. Jared Gossett is an Austin based entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the owner of Gossett & Co, a local home builder, and Project Rise, a nonprofit dedicated to helping students in underserved communities empower themselves through entrepreneurship. Jared is now leading the project Finding Sergio. Finding Sergio\’s mission is to reunite the lost children of Armero with their surviving parents, beginning with uniting Maria Lucia with her missing son Sergio. In this episode Kyle and Charlie sit down with Jared and talk about the Armero tragedy, the radio story thatinspired Jared to take up the mission, and how uniting one woman\’s missing child will spark a grand reunion between the other parents who also lost their children on that tragic day. Finding Sergio Resources The Lost Children Part 1 & Part 2 FindingSergio.com – The official website of the investigation If you want to be involved, or just want to send your words of support you can email Jared directly at\xa0jared@gossettco.com The official website of Amerndo Amero Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Emancipet is making spay/neuter and veterinary care affordable and accessible to all pet owners in Austin, Killeen, Houston, Pflugerville, and Philadelphia. Since 1999, the clinic has done over a quarter of a million spay/neuter procedures, over thirty-five surgeries are done a day, making the Emancipet veterinarians some of the best in their field. In this episode, Charlie and Kyle speak with Ian Hallett, the Vice President of Emancipet’s Central Texas branches, about the benefits of spay/neuter. How Emancipet helped the community during Hurricane Harvey. Along with the ultimate question on everybody\’s mind: are you a dog or cat person? Learn more about Emancipet Schedule an appointment, donate to their cause and find volunteer opportunities on their official website Share your support on Facebook Add cute pics of dogs & cats in your Instagram feed Stay in the know on Twitter Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

There are two families everybody has in their life: the one they’re born with and the ones they choose. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be born within a safe household, but we do have the choice to find a family that loves and protects us. Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) is the family for those less fortunate. BACA offers the support and protection that has always been ingrained within biker culture to children in need. Founded by a social worker and driven by bikers, BACA has empowered survivors of childhood abuse and shown them that they too can be strong and powerful to overcome the monsters in their life. Charlie and Kyle chat with Rocksteady and The Kid of BACA Austin about empowering children through biker culture, and the many lives BACA has changed. Who knew that such badasses could be the biggest sweethearts? More on BACA BACAWorld.org, the official website of Bikers Against Child Abuse The BACA Austin chapter Give them a like on Facebook Stay up to date on Twitter See what the bikers are up to on Instagram Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Are you ready for season 4 of Everyday Superhumans? We know we are! This time we’re starting strong with a doctor’s office that’s revolutionizing HIV treatment right here in Austin, the Kind Clinic. The Kind Clinic has made Austin a national hotspot for the future of sexual health and wellness. As a program of Texas Health Action, the Kind Clinic provides sexual health services including HIV treatment with PrEP and PEP access, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing, and gender affirming care to Central Texans in need. The clinic strives to provide sexual health services to all members of the LGBTQ community and allies, regardless of race, creed, gender expression, or sexual orientation. In this episode Kyle and Charlie speak to Marcus Cruz Sanchez, the clinic\’s Director of Communications and Outreach. They chat about the current state of HIV treatment, sexual liberation and how the Kind Clinic is changing the future of LGBTQ+ medical centers. More on the Kind Clinic Donate, volunteer, or schedule an appointment on their official website Show your support over on their Facebook page Stay up to date on the latest Kind Clinic news on Twitter See the hundreds of happy faces the Kind Clinic has made over on Instagram Learn more about their parent charity, Texas Health Action Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Subscribe to the Superhuman Newsletter for your monthly dosage of good news Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Every year nonprofits of Austin and the City of Austin team up to spread their good message to eager community members. From looking for a new companion at the Austin Animal Center, to higher education opportunities offered by Capital Idea, and even voter registration, the Austin Energy Community Connections Fair provides thousands of Austinites with great opportunities.  In this episode of Everyday Superhumans, Kyle plays field reporter and shares his day at the fair with Charlie. From It’s Time Texas, promoting exercise and an affordable healthy lifestyle, to Austin Energy’s plan of making electric cars affordable for everyone, this episode is full of Superhumans. It’s an assembly of Austin’s very own Justice League underneath one roof.   Nonprofits & City Programs in this Episode (in order of appearance) It’s Time Texas Bike Austin Austin Energy & Bike Texas Austin Energy’s EVs are for EVeryone Capital IDEA NAMI Austin More on the Austin Energy Community Connections Fair Learn more about the event on the Austin Energy website Photos from the 2017 fair Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram

College is never easy. You’re on your own for the first time, classes are tough and demanding, and you gotta deal with dorm food on top of it all. For Jamie Schanbaum college was made even more difficult. During her freshman year Jamie was diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis, a deadly flesh-eating bacteria that can kill a person in twenty-four hours. Despite this Jamie was able to fight the disease, but not without some major losses. Since she overcame the infection Jamie Schanbaum has been a major advocate for vaccines and started the JAMIE (Joint Advocacy of Meningococcal Information & Education) Group to educate the public. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans Kyle & Charlie chat with Jamie Schanbaum about being a survivor, Jamie’s time at the Paralympics, vaccines and how Jamie turned her experience into the JAMIE Group. More on the JAMIE Group Learn more about\xa0meningococcal meningitis and vaccinations over at their official website Keep in the know over on Facebook Get up to date information on the JAMIE Group on Twitter See what Jamie\’s up to on Instagram Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Since 1988 Treefolks has been keeping Austin and Central Texas clean and green. For nearly 30 years the environmental nonprofit has maintained and restored the natural tree population of Central Texas. TreeFolk offers a variety of programs, from Neighborwoods, a program providing free trees for property owners, to education on the native trees of Central Texas, and classes on how to keep your own yard happy and healthy. Kyle & Charlie chat with Thaïs Perkins, TreeFolks’ executive director, about TreeFolks’ humble origins to its growth of one of Austin\’s largest environmental nonprofits. They talk about TreeFolks’ heroic efforts of restoring the native wildlife of Bastrop after the Bastrop wildfires of 2011, and Thaïs shares how you can get a free tree or two! More on Tree Folks Get your green thumb on at TreeFolks.org Give the folks at TreeFolks a big (green) thumbs up on Facebook Catch up on their latest news on Twitter See the leaves of the trees and more on Instagram The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), another great resource for all things tree related ISA Texas website, great for finding a certified arborist to help you with your trees and tree related questions Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Adoption Knowledge Affiliates is a place where adopted people, birth parents, adoptive parents and others are coming together to find a depth of understanding unimaginable before. Whether you’re seeking to form a family through adoption, seeking information about family members you have been disconnected from or just seeking knowledge about the lifelong issues in adoption, AKA provides helpful information through educational resources, on-going programs, and emotional support. Charlie and Kyle sit down with Jason Ledlie and Jennifer Cochran-Green of Adoption Knowledge Affiliates. The four discuss a push to open closed records, open verse closed adoptions and how adoption has impacted their lives. This episode will make you have all the feels. Learn more about Adoption Knowledge Affiliates Check out their official website for upcoming meetings, newsletters, and information on adoption Join AKA if you feel as if this episode impacted you in any way here Donate directly to support their mission Show your support and keep up to date by liking their Facebook page Keep up to date on Twitter Restore your faith in humanity with Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Mitscoots Outfitters is an Austin based clothing company that helps outfit and employ the homeless. For every item that the clothing company sells online or in stores, they give an equal quality item to someone in need. Charlie and Kyle sit down with, co-founder, Tim Scott, and chat about the definition of a social enterprise company and how to turn your passion project into a reality. More on Mitscoots Buy their products and support the transitioning homeless in need today! Follow Mitscoots on Twitter Like them on Twitter View their products on Instagram More on Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Founded in 1951, We Are Blood has been providing blood donations to hospitals in Central Texas, and savings thousands of lives each year in the process. We Are Blood is most notably known for their mobile donation center program, which brings the blood donation center right to your door. The mobile donation center along with We Are Blood’s three brick-and-mortar locations, ensure the bank can get all the blood needed to cover all of Central Texas. In this episode Charlie and Kyle chat with We Are Blood\’s director of business development, Justine Garza, and their director of community engagement, Shaina Novotny. Justine and Shaina talk about We Are Blood\’s mission to provide enough blood to sustain the local hospitals, the differences between blood types, and how you can save a person’s life in just fifteen minutes. Some words you can impress your friends with featured this episode: Phlebotomist – A person who makes an incision into the vein with a needle (pronounced “flow-bot-a-mist”) Apheresis Donation – The donation of your blood\’s plasma (pronounced “a-fara-sis”) Leukocytes / Leukocytes – The white blood cells (pronounced “luke-o-sites”) Anticoagulant – Blood thinners, used to prevent clotting (pronounced “anti-co-ag-u-lant”) Cryoprecipitate – Frozen product formed from plasma that contains mostly blood clotting agents (pronounced “cryo-per-sip-i-tit”) Learn more about We Are Blood below Learn how you can donate on their official website Like them on Facebook Keep in the know on their website See what\’s happening on Instagram More on Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

The Refuge for DMST (Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking) is an upcoming facility in the Austin, TX area dedicated to providing a safe space for young girls who have been victims to sex trafficking. With 48 beds The Refuge will be the largest rehabilitation center for victims of minor sex trafficking in the entire United States. In this episode of Everyday Superhumans, Charlie & Kyle sit down with Steven Phenix (@stevenphenix) and discuss the issue of minor sex trafficking. They discuss the tragic world of minor sex trafficking, and why the media doesn’t usually focus on it. But Steven brings light to the conversation by sharing the mission of The Refuge, the stories of their fantastic staff, and how The Refuge for DMST will provide the love and care that every child needs. More on The Refuge for DMST Visit their official website for more info and updates on how you can save a young girl’s life today. Keep in touch with The Refuge on their Facebook page Follow their mission on Twitter See how you can help on their official Instagram More on Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Charlie and Kyle sit down with Colin Wallis (@colinwallis), the CEO of Austin Parks Foundation, whose mission is to keep Austin beautiful. With 10,000 volunteers strong, Austin’s community shows its appreciation for the city’s abundance of parkland. In this episode, Kyle discloses information about his Tinder profile picture while Charlie’s dog is mentioned . . . yet again. Plus Charlie and Kyle have two big announcements this episode, listen now to find out what they are! More on the Austin Parks Foundation Donate, volunteer, and find upcoming events on their official website Stay in the loop by following their Twitter Spread your love of Austin\’s beautiful parks over on APF\’s Facebook page Keep your social media feed beautiful by following their official Instagram More on Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Tapestry Dance Company is the world’s only full-time professional repertory tap dance company and it’s HERE in Austin. The non-profit dance organization was founded in 1989 by rhythm tap dancer, Acia Gray (@Soulsfeet), and ballet/jazz artist, Deirdre Strand. Together they not only cultivate talent but also educate others on the art form of tap dancing. In this entertaining episode, Kyle and Charlie get an impromptu tap dance lesson, discover the origins of the art of tap dancing, and take a step in the right direction, with the help of Tapestry co-founder, Acia Gray. More on Tapestry Dance Company Dance on over to their website for more info on upcoming show and lessons Tap that like button on Facebook Watch the show on YouTube Dance along with Tapestry on their official Twitter Tapestry’s official documentary: Tapestry Dance Company – A Vision in Rhythm More on Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

The Austin Astronomical Society will take you on a journey through the cosmos this episode. Born the month after Apollo 11 touched down on the moon, the society has been on a mission to share the wonders of the universe with the urbanites of Austin for over 45 years. The society hosts star parties at their private observatory in the Canyon of the Eagles, and holds monthly meetings discussing the latest news in the universe of astronomy. In this episode Charlie & Kyle sit down with the outreach chair and former president of the Austin Astronomical Society, Jim & Joyce Lynch and chat about the stars. They share their stories of star parties, how looking through a telescope can blow your mind, and Kyle nerds out about Space X and the future of space travel. More on the Austin Astronomical Society Learn more on their official website See what’s happening on Twitter Chat about the latest space news in their Facebook group More on Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

#BossBabesATX is an events planning nonprofit dedicated to showcasing Austin’s women leaders. Boss Babes does everything from monthly meetups, to their annual Babes Fest, and even produces their own podcasts, Hey Aunt Flo. They were even invited by the White House in 2016 to attend the United State of Women Summit. In this episode Kyle & Caroline sit down with Leslie Lozano (@_leslielozano), creative programmer and co-founding board member of Boss Babes. Leslie shares the surprising origins of Boss Babes, how Boss Babes has shaped some of Austin’s coolest projects, and Kyle & Charlie finally reveal what their superpowers would be. More on Boss Babes Learn more on their upcoming events on their official website Check out\xa0their podcast Hey Aunt Flo (iTunes) Follow them on Twitter See what’s happening over on their Instagram Like them on Facebook More on Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Love-A-Bull works to improve the image and lives of pit bull type dogs through community support, education, advocacy, and rescue. The Austin based nonprofit treats dogs as individuals and spreads their message of pit bull love across the city. Join Kyle and Charlie as they sit down with Brandy Lord, Vice President and Board of Directors, of Love-A-Bull, as she takes them through the history of pit bulls as well as common misconceptions of their breed. As expected, Charlie gushes over animals. More on Love-A-Bull Donate, volunteer, and adopt on their website Tweet your support to @Love_A_Bull Show your support on Facebook! Get more adorable dogs in your life at their official instagram! More on Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Inspiring artists all across the city, the HOPE Campaign is one of the largest on-going creative projects in Austin. The most ambitious and most notable project of the HOPE Campaign is the HOPE Outdoor Gallery (aka Austin Graffiti Park, or Castle Hill). The HOPE Outdoor Gallery provides street artists with a 100% legal area to spray their next masterpiece. The park also provides an instant audience for their works as well. From famous local artists such as the Eye Doctor and pasetoo, to young upcoming artists, the graffiti park is an ongoing ever changing art gallery of some of best artists Austin has to offer. Join Kyle & Charlie this episode with one of artists behind the Outdoor Gallery: Miles Starkey (@miles_starkey). Miles shares the origins of the HOPE campaign and the evolution of the gallery, as well as his own story of getting into street art. Kyle goes all super fanboy as the three discuss their favorite Austin street artists, and Miles talks about his kick-ass award winning grilled cheese! More on the HOPE Outdoor Gallery Find them on the web Check them out on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Discover your new favorite artist on Instagram! More on Miles See what he’s up to on Twitter Check out his latest pieces on Instagram More on Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Sometimes the biggest hearts are found in the smallest companions. Bringing an extra dose of cuteness, Minis & Friends, provides therapeutic mini horse visits for schools, children’s hospitals, retirement homes, assisted living homes for the disabled, and many more communities. While interacting with the minis, many patients have experienced behavior and mobility breakthroughs. Join Kyle and Charlie with Minis & Friends’ cofounders Sally and Gil in this very heartwarming episode. Recorded straight from the Minis Ranch itself, the four chat about the many lives Minis & Friends have touched, from comforting children in the hospital to showing love and care to the disabled, and of course, Little Sebastian. It\’s an episode filled with so much love and joy, we guarantee your heart will melt. More on Minis & Friends Learn more on MinisAndFriends.org Donate here! Book a Minis visit! Volunteer now! Follow them on Twitter Give them a big ol’ thumbs up on Facebook More on Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Special thanks to Adam Dodson Designs for our shiny new logo! Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Are you well aware of WellAware? Well you should be! Bad puns aside, WellAware is one nonprofit you should keep on your radar. Since 2010 WellAware has been providing clean drinking water to those in need in Africa. Their efforts don’t stop at just digging a well for the villages, they insure the well is self sustaining and provides economic growth within the village. With clean water comes a happier and healthier society, which boost school attendance and paves way to gender equality. To kick off season 3, Kyle & Charlie chat with their first international nonprofit (based out of Austin!). Together they talk with Sarah Evans (@sarahaware) about how WellAware is changing the lives of thousands of people thousands of miles away, how providing clean water is booming the economies within their village, and how by not showering you can change the world! Oh, and also we announce our new Patreon Page! More on WellAware Learn more at WellAware.org Donate Now Join the Shower Strike! Guide Star Profile Great Nonprofits Profile Like them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter See their journey on Instagram More on Everyday Superhumans Everyday Superhumans mentioned on Austin Monthly’s Ultimate Podcast List Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Become a Superhuman and donate to our Patreon! Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Special thanks to Adam Dodson Designs for our shiny new logo! Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Unleash your inner nerd this episode with Girl Develop It Austin! Girl Develop It (GDI) is a nation nonprofit geared toward women coders. Originally beginning in New York City in 2012, GDI offers affordable and informative lessons in coding. GDI has paved the way for women to enter the male dominated tech space. In the season 2 finale Charlie & Kyle chat with Ashley Lowry of Girl Develop It Austin. They discuss the current state of women in the engineering world, and its bright future thanks to groups such as Girl Develop It. Ashley shares with the duo her hacker origin story, and how coding from an early age brought her into the exciting world of startups. And to top it all off, they all share their favorite video games. We guarantee you that this episode will make your inner nerd grin from ear to ear! More on Girl Develop It Austin Click here to learn more! Register for classes on MeetUp.com Like them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter More on Girl Develop It Learn more on GirlDevelopIt.com Join the community on LinkedIn Show your support on Facebook Get in the know with on Twitter And of course, donate here More on Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Special thanks to Adam Dodson Designs for our shiny new logo! Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Austin Creative Reuse is the one stop shop for the environmentally and economically conscious Austinite. ACR’s main mission is to provide used goods to be repurposed as art and crafts supplies for anyone in need of supplies. From transforming old political campaign signs into supply boxes to making an old monitor into your next art canvas, to wherever your imagination takes you. Whether you’re an artist looking for inspiration or just looking for some materials for your next arts & crafts project ACR is the place for you! This episode Kyle and Chalrie celebrate Everyday Superhumans\’ one year anniversary with Austin Creative Reuse’s founder Rebecca Stuch about the origins of ACR, the many fascinating and extremely creative projects they helped people bring to life, why teachers are choosing ACR for their school supplies, and how ACR is changing the Austin art scene! More on Austin Creative Reuse Austin Creative Reuse’s Official Website ACR’s Official Facebook Check out some amazing art on their official Instagram! Meet up with Rebecca and company on their official MeetUp page! Volunteer here! Donate supplies and money now! More on Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Special thanks to Adam Dodson Designs for our shiny new logo! Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

One Dollar Dreams is the dream project of Austin’s Pachi Tamer. Pachi’s mission is to remind us all that homeless people are people too. Often times it is easy to ignore somebody begging for money on the side of the road, but Pachi thinks otherwise. One Dollar Dreams is a touching project sharing the stories of the homeless across Austin, the US, and South America. In this episode Pachi chats with Kyle and Charlie about how he lost everything which inspired him to share the stories of others who lost everything. How he helped a man get off the streets and make a living as a chef, and how we can all make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate than us. And how the Spanish television giant Telemundo asked him to film a documentary on the the homeless across South America! More on One Dollar Dreams Official Website Twitter Facebook More on Pachi Tamer Pachi’s TEDx Talks (Spanish) His Facebook Fan Page More on Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Special thanks to Adam Dodson Designs for our shiny new logo! Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

In 1990, Out Youth formed when two graduate students at the University of Texas in Austin discovered in their research that the best way to support LBGTQ youth was through peer facilitated support groups. As of today, Out Youth has changed over 10,000 people’s lives by creating a safe space for youth ages 12 to 23 in Travis County and the five surrounding counties. In this episode, Charlie & Kyle chat with Kathryn Gonzales, Out Youth’s Operations and Program Director, about the non profit’s residential unique drop-in center, the overwhelming volunteer support in the community, as well as the many events put on by Out Youth. More on Out Youth Official Website Donate now! Support them on CrowRise Volunteer here! Check out their upcoming events! Give them a big thumbs up on Facebook! Follow them on Twitter Watch them change the world on YouTube More on Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Special thanks to Adam Dodson Designs for our shiny new logo! Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Austin Pets Alive! are the heroes Austin deserves. Beginning as a humble awareness group in the late 90s, with the simple mission of stopping shelters in Austin from euthanizing animals, since then they have established Austin, TX as the number one no-kill city in the nation. No-kill cities are cities with a 10% or less euthanasia rate in every animal shelter within the city limits. Since, 2008, Austin Pets Alive! has expanded into a full fledged animal shelter. Austin Pets Alive! accepts every dog or cat, no matter their breed with open arms. They provide full medical treatment for their animals, work alongside the RuffTail Runners (Episode 14) to ensure every dog gets proper exercise, and provide a safe space for feral cats. Plus many many more programs. This episode Kyle and Charlie chat with Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Austin Pet\’s Alive!\’s executive director. Together they talk about how her and her team of volunteers have managed to save so many animals lives, how Austin Pets Alive!\’s practices are influencing other shelters across the US, and how you can become a hero to a dog or cat\’s life. Oh, and of course, what her superhero name would be! Stay tuned to the end of the episode too for Austin Pets Alive!\’s featured Super Sidekicks: Sammi and Debra, as they share their stories on how volunteering at Austin Pets Alive! has changed their lives. More on Austin Pets Alive Austin Pets Alive!’s official website Volunteer here Foster here Donate now! Check out their upcoming events for more puppy power! Give them a big thumbs up on Facebook! Follow them on Twitter Need more cute animal pics in your life? Their Instagram has you covered! Check out their YouTube More on Everyday Superhumans Click here for our official website! Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Special thanks to Adam Dodson Designs for our shiny new logo! Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

The Yellow Bike Project is an initiative to get bikes into the hands of as many Austinites as possible, and is keeping Austin mobile. Originally established in the 90s as a means of providing single geared bikes, all painted yellow (thus the name), Yellow Bike has since then evolved into both an educational workshop offering free classes on bike maintenance, and a full on storefront with affordable used bikes. Their mission of getting bikes into the hands of anyone who walks into their shop. This episode Kyle and Charlie chat with Tom and Thomas, two mechanics at the Yellow Bike Project. Together they share the noble history of the Project; how anyone, regardless of mechanical skill, can walk right in, pick up a wrench, and get to work on their bike like a pro. They even share how you can earn a free bike! More on Everyday Superhumans Official Website – Find all their hours and updates here Facebook Instagram More on the Yellow Bike Project EverydaySuperhumans.com Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Special thanks to Adam Dodson Designs for our shiny new logo! Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Welcome to the first episode of our spin-off series: Super Sidekicks, featuring the RuffTail Runners! In our main series we tend to focus on the directors of nonprofits, this doesn’t mean we haven’t forgotten about the power of the volunteer! Without volunteer the nonprofits we speak to wouldn’t have enough time or energy in the world to make the difference they set out to do. And you know what the volunteer’s greatest strength is? They believe in the causes just as much as the directors do!  This week we focus on the volunteers behind the RuffTail Runners by having them tell you why they joined and what the RuffTail Runners mean to them. It’s a short one, but a good one!  More of the RuffTail Runners!  Their official website RTR on MeetUp – Register for the next training session here! Like them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Check out the cutest doggie pictures on their Instagram More on Everyday Superhumans EverydaySuperhumans.com Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Logo by Adam Dodson Designs Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

The dogs of Austin have it good. If you’ve ever been to Austin you’re probably very familiar with all the dogs and dog owners out and about. Tons of businesses are dog friendly, from coffee shops to the famous Yard Bar. But not all dogs in Austin have it that good, especially those in the shelter, that is until the RuffTail Runners came to town. The RuffTail Runners (or RTR for short) are a nonprofit based out of Austin, their mission is simple: to get every shelter dog outside! Every day volunteers at RTR hit the trails with their furry companion for a brisk walk or a nice jog around the lake. Their efforts keep the dogs happy through exercise and socializing with other dogs and people alike. This week Kyle and Charlie at with two of the folks behind the RuffTail Runners, Anna and Zack, about their superhuman squad of runners and dogs helping each other live a healthier and happier life! More of the RuffTail Runners! Their official website RTR on MeetUp – Register for the next training session here! Like them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Check out the cutest doggie pictures on their Instagram More on Everyday Superhumans EverydaySuperhumans.com Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Special thanks to Adam Dodson Designs for our shiny new logo! Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Matthew Lee Willis is a parkour extraordinaire, stuntman, and entrepreneur! As a lifetime practitioner of the moving arts, from gymnastics to parkour and freerunning, no obstacle is too high for him to overcome. Founder of the BAM Academy, a parkour and freerunning gym based out of Austin, TX, his mission is to promote physical fitness through leaps, vaults, and flips (done safely, of course, we don’t want any broken bones *cough* Kyle *cough*). Kyle & Caroline chat with Matthew this week about the difference between parkour and freerunning, how to overcome obstacles both on the street and in life, and how anyone can become an urban ninja, no matter your age. Pop in your earbuds and hit the streets, it\’s time to get moving!\r Learn more on the BAM Academy Official Website YouTube Facebook Twitter More on Texas Parkour Official Website Facebook Twitter More on Everyday Superhumans EverydaySuperhumans.com Rate us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Tweet at us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Special thanks to Adam Dodson Designs for our shiny new logo! Music in this episode: Opening & Transition Themes Themes – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen

Self described as the real-life love child of Miss Frizzle & Buckaroo Banzai, Alison Earnhart is quite the character. Serving as member of Honk!TX, an annual New Orleans style brass band music fest in Austin, TX, she has helped in bringing a whole new level of excitement in the live music capital of the world. When she’s not jamming out in one of the many brass bands she’s in, you can find her at the Liberal Arts & Science Academy inspiring young minds of the wonders of the universe in her astronomy course, and working on hands on projects in her engineering courses. Alison is a true renaissance woman. In Everyday Superhumans season two opener, Kyle and Caroline sit down with Alison and chat about what exactly Honk! is, the importance of both the arts and sciences in education, and how anyone can go and find their passion. This episode is well worth the wait! More on Honk!TX Official Website Like on Facebook Follow on Twitter See what’s happening on Instagram Honk Fest’s official website More on Alison STEMpire Central – Alison’s official blog @STEMpireQueen – Alison’s official Twitter More on Everyday Superhumans EverydaySuperhumans.com Rate us on iTunes We want your feedback, take a quick 10 question survey about the episode by clicking here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more! We are also on YouTube! Special thanks to Adam Dodson Designs for our shiny new logo! Music in this episode Opening Theme – Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Closing Theme – “Door to Door” by Alex Allen